Recent content by LaserJared

I totally agree with you, but 50% is just way too low!

We have been doing 5 gallon batches...thanks for the link to that thread and the calculator- really helpful!

Malt extract is a good idea, we picked some up this weekend just in case. We did do a mash out, we had trouble with a stuck mash on our first try, and heard it was a good way to avoid it. I have read about measuring the PH and using salts to help compensate, but it seemed a little advanced...

Hello, My buddies and I are just getting into all-grain brewing and having trouble getting our expected OG. We are trying to keep our recipe for our first IPA very simple, just US 2-row malt and one style of hops. On our last batch, we mashed 15 lbs of 2-row for 1 hour in 4 gallons of water...